Husband Arrested in Case of Missing Pregnant Wife and Young Daughters

The husband of a missing, pregnant Colorado woman was arrested Wednesday evening in connection with her disappearance and that of their two young daughters, according to police in Frederick, Colorado. Chris Watts has been charged with three counts each of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.

Chris Watts confessed to killing Shanann Watts, 34, who was 15 weeks pregnant, and daughters Bella, 4 and Celeste, 3. Police told KUSA that Chris Watts admitted to police that he killed Shanann, Bella, and Celeste. Authorities did not report the whereabouts or conditions of the three.